There's a witness appeal after a 19-year-old woman was assaulted during the early evening on Westhampnett Road as she walked in the direction of Lidl.
She told police she was approached by a man at around 7.40pm last Tuesday (Nov 1).
She said she had been able to free herself from the suspect, who ran through some bushes in the direction of Sainsbury's.
The man is described as between 16 and 25 years old, approximately 6’, and was dressed all in black.
Enquiries are continuing and officers are particularly eager for any drivers who may have been in the area at the time of the incident to check their dashcam for any relevant footage.
Any information relevant to the ongoing investigation can be reported to police online, or by calling 101, quoting serial 1014 of 02/11.
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